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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.02, 181.97 and 103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.02, 181.97 and 103.96 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.02 : 181.97 = 103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.02/181.97 = 103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.02x = 181.97 × 103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.02x = 18,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,917.70/132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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